Winter in Australia means shorter walks, colder mornings, and a lot more time curled up indoors. Our dogs feel the season just as we do — stiffer joints, lower activity, and a bit more boredom between adventures. The good news: a few small changes to treats and routine can keep your best mate comfortable, occupied, and thriving until the warm weather returns.
Longer chews for shorter days
When the weather cuts your walks short, mental stimulation matters more than ever. A long-lasting chew gives your dog a satisfying job to do and burns nervous energy on days the backyard is too wet or cold for play.
Our Beef Pizzle and other long-lasting chews are made from a single ingredient — 100% Australian meat, slowly air-dried, with no additives or preservatives. They keep dogs settled and busy, which is exactly what you want on a rainy winter afternoon. The Long Lasting Treat Packbundles a few favourites if you want to find what your dog loves best.
Looking after winter joints
Cold weather can make sore joints and arthritis flare up, especially in older dogs and larger breeds. Just like us, the right diet can help ease the symptoms.
Treats rich in Omega-3 fatty acids support joint comfort and mobility. Our Green Lipped Mussel Chews, Shark Cartilage Chews, and Fishy Sardine treats are all natural sources — and they're brought together in our Joint Pain Pack for an easy way to add them to your dog's routine. If your dog is slowing down on cold mornings, it's worth a conversation with your vet alongside the right treats.
Keep training through the cold
Winter is a great time to work on indoor training — it tires dogs out mentally and strengthens your bond without anyone getting soaked. Small, soft, quickly-eaten treats are the key to good training sessions, so you can reward often without overfeeding.
Our liver nibbles and Roo Jerky strips break easily into bite-sized rewards. The Training Pack has everything you need to teach a new trick or polish up the basics while the weather keeps you indoors.
A few simple winter tips
Beyond treats, small habits make a big difference through the colder months:
- Keep them moving. Even short, regular walks maintain joint mobility and weight. Rug up smaller and short-coated dogs if it's truly cold.
- Watch the waistline. Less exercise plus more snacking adds up. Single-ingredient treats with no fillers make it easier to reward your dog without the extra junk.
- Warm, dry bedding. Lift beds off cold floors and keep them out of draughts, particularly for senior dogs.
- Fresh water always. Dogs drink less in winter but still need to stay hydrated, especially when eating dry treats.
Spoil your pup this winter
A little extra comfort goes a long way when it's cold out. Explore our full range of premium, Australian-made treats — human-grade, single-ingredient, and made with no nasties whatsoever.
Life's short. Spoil your dog.
